Notovoluta baconi
NameNotovoluta baconi
Scientific NameNotovoluta baconi
Common NameBacon's Volute
FamilyVolutidae
GenusNotovoluta
Speciesbaconi
Geographic DistributionEndemic to Western Australia, found off the coast of Western Australia.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 50 mm to 120 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its elongated fusiform shape, the creamy base color with a distinct reticulated pattern of fine lines, and irregular darker brown blotches. The protoconch (apex) is smooth and bulbous. The columella typically features several folds, characteristic of the Volutidae family.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1856)
Description
Notovoluta baconi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes. This shell is characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape, a moderately tall spire, and a distinctive reticulated pattern. It is a deep-water species found off the coast of Western Australia.
